Lower Calf Creek Falls
Overview
Lower Calf Creek Falls is one of the geological gems nestled in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, a region rich with natural wonders. The hike to the waterfalls is relatively short with minimal elevation gain, but nearly the entirety is through sand, which can make for slow going. The terminus of the hike is a majestic 130-foot tall waterfall cascading into a pool practically made for swimming. - Overview by Brent Uhrig, Outdoor Project
Description
The trail starts on the left just before the road dips down to ford Calf Creek. You'll follow the canyon upstream over rocky slopes and sandy surfaces with impressive canyon walls on either side. A brochure that's available at the trailhead provides more information on history, geology, and vegetation at over a dozen key points throughout the trail.
Look closely for the visual evidence of ancient inhabitants in this canyon. These include the ruins of a storage granary and a panel of entrancing pictographs. Look for them about halfway to the falls on the far right side of the canyon wall.
Most of the time, the trail loosely follows Calf Creek as it winds through towering Navajo sandstone canyon walls. The trail ends at the 126-foot waterfall that plunges into a green deep pool. The surrounding amphitheater is a great place to relax and enjoy, often offering you the convenient choice of sitting in either sun or shade. Then of course there is the water for swimming.

Lower Calf Creek Falls